Grounds Equipment Mechanic

Grounds Equipment Mechanic at Garden Grove Unified School District

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Application Deadline

9/10/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted

8/20/2026

Contact

Andrew Krespan

714-663-6368

Number of Openings

Not Specified

Salary

Single Rate

$7,288 per month with one annual step increase to $7,657 per month (25-26 Rate) Monthly

Length of Work Year

12 months

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Description / Essential Elements: Print

ABOUT THE JOB: Under direction, maintains and repairs gasoline powered grounds maintenance equipment; repairs and maintains power and manual grounds equipment; and performs related work as required.

JOB DUTIES: Repairs and maintains push and riding mowers, yard vacuums, root cutters, stump grinders, tree chipper; trenchers, tractors, back hoe, edgers, backpack blowers, hedge trimmers, sweepers, and other equipment as needed; repairs and replaces tires; performs major diagnostic and repair work on low horsepower gasoline engines, including hydraulic hoses, installing new rings, rebuilding clutches, cleaning and overhauling carburetors, and replacing bearings; repairs hydrostatic and gear-driven transmissions; changes seals and hoses on hydraulic pumps; performs tune-ups, including replacing parts, adjusting carburetors, and cleaning fuel injectors; changes oil and filters; sharpens mower blades, root and stump grinder teeth, power hedge clippers, and chain saws; maintains stock; orders and picks up replacement parts; cleans, adjusts, and replaces worn parts on equipment; performs minor welding and fabricating to repair broken parts or to modify equipment for special uses; operates machine shop equipment such as a drill press, lathe, arc welder, cutting torch, surface grinder, and hand tools; sharpens and repairs hand gardening tools; advises and demonstrates proper techniques for operation, servicing, and use of grounds equipment to grounds workers; maintains maintenance records and records of repairs performed; and drives heavy grounds equipment and pickup truck and trailer to transport broken and repaired equipment and parts.

• Complete Job Description available at www.ggusd.us under Employment/Classified Job Opportunities/Job Descriptions

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education and Experience: High school graduation or equivalent and any combination equivalent to two years of experience in the general repair and maintenance of combustion engines, including some experience in the maintenance and/or repair of gasoline powered grounds equipment. Part-time work experience will be considered and adjusted appropriately. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.

LICENSE: Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver License and remain insurable at the standard insurance market rate.

A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING….

Knowledge of: Repair and maintenance of two and four cycle engines; repair and maintenance of hydraulic systems; appropriate safety precautions when working with electric motors; and appropriate safety precautions when working in close proximity to children.

Ability to: Operate machine shop equipment, such as a drill press, arc welder, cutting torch, lathe, surface grinders, and hand tools; perform general mechanical repair and maintenance work on a variety of grounds and gardening equipment; read and understand electric wiring diagrams and to repair electrical wiring systems; perform moderate and heavy manual labor; follow oral and written instructions; read and write English at a level required for successful job performance; work cooperatively with others; lead the work of others; and keep simple work records.

Requirements / Qualifications

Education and Experience: High school graduation or equivalent and any combination equivalent to two years of experience in the general repair and maintenance of combustion engines, including some experience in the maintenance and/or repair of gasoline powered grounds equipment. Part-time work experience will be considered and adjusted appropriately. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered. LICENSE: Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver License and remain insurable at the standard insurance market rate.

WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING ONLINE APPLICATIONS. You must submit an application and complete the supplemental questions. Resumes are not accepted. Incomplete applications will be rejected. Click the red button below to apply.

Requirements / Qualifications

Education and Experience: High school graduation or equivalent and any combination equivalent to two years of experience in the general repair and maintenance of combustion engines, including some experience in the maintenance and/or repair of gasoline powered grounds equipment. Part-time work experience will be considered and adjusted appropriately. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered. LICENSE: Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver License and remain insurable at the standard insurance market rate.

WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING ONLINE APPLICATIONS. You must submit an application and complete the supplemental questions. Resumes are not accepted. Incomplete applications will be rejected. Click the red button below to apply.

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